Infant ECE Educators

Are you passionate about working with infants in a high-quality early childhood education setting? Strong Start Early Care & Education is seeking dedicated and experienced Infant Teachers to join our dynamic team in the Danbury and Norwalk areas.

We are a premier early childhood program committed to providing exceptional care and education. Our educators work in beautiful, state-of-the-art facilities and collaborate with a supportive team of skilled professionals. If you are looking for a fulfilling career in a program that values innovation, professionalism, and a strong workplace culture, we would love to meet you.

At Strong Start, we are redefining standards in the childcare industry by investing in our teachers. We offer competitive compensation, generous paid time off, excellent benefits, and meaningful opportunities for professional growth.

• Above-industry average hourly compensation starting at $20 per hour, with opportunities for significant merit increases

• 15 paid holidays, including a break between Christmas and New Year

• Up to 20 additional PTO days

• Paid health benefits through a quality insurance plan

• 401(k) with matching contributions

• Tuition assistance for Early Childhood Education

• Professional development reimbursement and access to comprehensive training programs

• Staff childcare discounts

• A safe, modern work environment with updated facilities and strong health and safety practices

• A collaborative culture focused on educator support and well‑being

• Planning and implementing curriculum aligned with Connecticut Early Learning and Development Standards

• Creating a nurturing, engaging environment that supports infant development

• Maintaining ongoing communication with families through daily conversations, progress reports, and conferences

• Ensuring compliance with all center policies, state regulations, and NAEYC standards

• Participating in ongoing professional development

• Minimum of 2 years of experience working in an infant classroom (required)

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in early childhood education (required)

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred)

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8-hour shift

Join a top‑tier early childhood education program and take the next step in your career. We look forward to welcoming passionate educators to our Strong Start family.